Kim Baker

High Schools Selected For Inaugural Kentucky Performing Arts Bradley Awards

16 high schools from 10 counties in Kentucky and Southern Indiana have been selected for the inaugural Kentucky Performing Arts (KPA) Bradley Awards, taking place June 1, 2025 at The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts.

The Kentucky Center For The Performing Arts Hosts CONTINENT TO COMMONWEALTH Exhibit

The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts has been selected as one of several venues across Kentucky to host the Kentucky Arts Council's traveling exhibit “Continent to Commonwealth: Asian/Asian American Kentucky Art,” presented in partnership with Asia Institute-Crane House and the Kentucky Chinese American Association.

Kentucky Performing Arts To Host Inaugural Bradley Awards Recognizing Young Emerging Theater Artists

Kentucky Performing Arts has announced the inaugural Bradley Awards to honor young emerging theater artists in Kentucky and Southern Indiana.

The Kentucky Center For The Performing Arts to Host CONTINENT TO COMMONWEALTH Exhibit

Explore the 'Continent to Commonwealth' Exhibit at The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. See when you can catch the exhibit and learn how to purchase tickets.

Kentucky Performing Arts Celebrates 40th Anniversary with Community Celebration at The Kentucky Center

Kentucky Performing Arts (KPA) kicks off its 40th anniversary season celebration with a community-wide event on Sunday, August 27 at The Kentucky Center (501 West Main Street). The Community Open House will welcome the entire city and state to the building where it all began.

Kentucky Performing Arts Names New Vice President Of Education And Community

Kentucky Performing Arts (KPA) has announced that Nick Covault has been promoted to Vice President of Education and Community. Covault has served as executive director of the Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts (GSA) since 2016 and has been with Kentucky Performing Arts, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), since 2010.

Kentucky Performing Arts Names Dr. Tamekka Cornelius Director Of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Kentucky Performing Arts announced that Dr. Tamekka L. Cornelius has been named Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the organization. She will be responsible for developing and implementing a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) program that promotes internal and external initiatives for staff and volunteers, programs, community partners, and more.

Kentucky Center Hosts OUR KENTUCKY HOME Exhibit

​​​​​​​The Kentucky Center has been selected as one of several venues across Kentucky to host the Kentucky Arts Council's traveling exhibit Our Kentucky Home: Hispanic/Latin American Visual Art in the Commonwealth. The exhibit will run from January 9 to February 5, 2023.

JAGGED LITTLE PILL National Tour to Launch in Louisville in August

PNC Broadway in Louisville, in partnership with Kentucky Performing Arts, announced the upcoming Louisville premiere of JAGGED LITTLE PILL at the Kentucky Center. Find out when and how to get tickets.

VICTOR/VICTORIA Comes to Cotuit Center for the Arts This Month

Cotuit Center for the Arts presents Victor/Victoria on the Main Stage, opening July 19, 2022 and running through August 7, 2022, with evening performances at 7:30pm and matinees at 3pm.

Kentucky Performing Arts To Require Proof Of Vaccination Or Negative COVID Test Result

Kentucky Performing Arts, with support from Kentucky Opera, Louisville Ballet, Louisville Orchestra, PNC Broadway in Louisville, and StageOne Family Theatre, has announced that guests attending indoor performances at The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, the Brown Theatre, and Old Forester's Paristown Hall will be required to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test.

Kentucky Performing Arts' Celebrates Vibrant and Diverse Arts Scene With CONNECTING FOR A CAUSE

Kentucky Performing Arts' (KPA) Connecting for a Cause live event series brings Kentucky's vibrant and diverse artists together to promote the health and well-being of our community. Thanks to series sponsors Owsley Brown II Family Foundation and Kentucky Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet, with additional support from the Fund for the Arts, the three-part event is free to all.

Kentucky Performing Arts Spotlighted In Kennedy Center Couch Concert Series

Kentucky Performing Arts has announced that it is partnering with the world-renowned Kennedy Center to present Spotlight On Louisville-Peace + Love + Justice, an upcoming episode of the Kennedy Center Couch Concert: National Spotlight series.

Kentucky Performing Arts Spotlighted in Kennedy Center Couch Concert Series

Kentucky Performing Arts has announced it is partnering with the world-renowned Kennedy Center to present Spotlight On Louisville-Peace + Love + Justice, an upcoming episode of the Kennedy Center Couch Concert: National Spotlight series.

#KPAatHome Series Celebrates Artists Throughout The State In June

Two months after COVID-19 shutdowns closed theatre doors, Kentucky Performing Arts (KPA) continues to bring arts experiences into patrons' homes with its weekly, virtual concert series. Thanks to sponsors Brown-Forman, Commonwealth Credit Union, Kentucky Tourism Arts and Heritage Cabinet, and the support of regional arts organizations, #KPAatHome will continue to deliver free, online performances and support Kentucky performers and artists through the month of June.

Governor's School for the Arts Announces Virtual Summer Program

The Governor's School for the Arts (GSA), a program of Kentucky Performing Arts (KPA), will be hosted virtually this year to maximize the safety of students, staff and faculty amid the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

Kentucky Performing Arts #KPAatHOME Performance Series to Continue Into May

In recent weeks, during the statewide shutdown due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Kentucky Performing Arts has provided arts experiences to the public through its online #KPAatHome series, supporting local performers and artists.

Kentucky Performing Arts and Brown-Forman Launch #KPAatHOME

Today, Kentucky Performing Arts (KPA), in partnership with Brown-Forman, announced #KPAatHome, a free, daily virtual concert series for patrons to enjoy the excitement of live performances from the comfort and safety of their homes.

The Kentucky Center to Close for 30 Days

In an abundance of caution and in setting the example for social distancing in managing COVID-19, the decision has been made to temporarily close The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts for a period of 30 days, March 14-April 12, 2020.

Kentucky Performing Arts Honored As Winner Of Healthiest Employers Of Louisville

Kentucky Performing Arts (formerly The Kentucky Center) has been recognized as one of the 2019 winners of the Healthiest Employers of Louisville, a nationally recognized awards program powered by the Springbuk Health Intelligence Platform.